2. Old Time Religion
2 Timothy 4:1-5

3. A Plea For Old Time Religion
Found in Jeremiah’s day (Jer. 6:16)
Israel had a constant struggle
The Jews did not want to stay with old time religion
Wander off after other gods (Ex. 20:2-6)
Blatant disobedience
A matter of choice

4. Deuteronomy 12:8
You shall not do after all the things that we do here this day, every man whatsoever is right in his own eyes

5. Major Obstacle: A Shift In Direction
New Testament examples
2 Timothy 4:3-4

6. 2 Timothy 4:3-4
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables

7. Major Obstacle: A Shift In Direction
New Testament examples
2 Timothy 4:3-4
They promise much, but are unable to deliver
They are “wells without water” (2 Peter 2:17-19)
A stern warning given (Gal. 1:6-9)
People today do not want the old time religion even though it is exactly what they need!

8. Romans 12:1-2
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

9. A Key Point Of Old Time Religion
Old time religion means to do what God says to do
Like the wise man (Matt. 7:24-25)
Keep your mind focused (Col. 3:1-2)
Nothing in the world for the soul (Mk. 8:36-37)
The hope of glory is in Christ (Col. 1:27)